• Christchurch - Canterbury Health Laboratories - Immunology Laboratory
• Full-time permanent position working 40 hours per week

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

We are seeking a Technical Lead - Immunology to provide technical and scientific leadership for the Immunology service.

Reporting to the Section Head - Immunology, you will work closely with the Section Head and wider team to support the quality, development and technical direction of the service.

About the role

This is a senior technical role with a focus on scientific expertise, technical oversight, service development and staff capability. You will:

• Provide technical and scientific leadership across the Immunology service while undertaking a minimum of 60% rostered bench work.
• Provide expert advice and support consistent technical decision-making within the section.
• Support the training, mentoring and professional development of laboratory staff and students.
• Provide technical expertise to support quality, accreditation and continuous improvement activities.
• Work with scientific and clinical colleagues to develop, validate and implement new Immunology tests and technologies.
• Identify opportunities for innovation and support the future development of the Immunology service.

What you'll bring

• Registration as a Medical Laboratory Scientist with a current Annual Practising Certificate.
• Extensive experience in diagnostic Immunology laboratory practice (minimum 5 years).
• Strong technical expertise and the ability to provide leadership within your specialty.
• A collaborative approach and commitment to quality and service improvement.
• Experience in flow cytometry would be advantageous.

Why join us?

This is an opportunity to take a senior technical leadership role within Immunology at Canterbury Health Laboratories, working alongside the Section Head and wider team to support technical excellence, staff development and the future direction of the service.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal.If you have any questions about the role, please contact Kerri McCarthy at [email protected]

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.